Help Build Wildlands’ New Animal Care Facility at the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary
Our education ambassador animals are the heart of Wildlands Conservancy’s environmental education programs – inspiring more than 30,000 people annually, including thousands of children in classrooms and on field trips. These interactions build empathy, encourage respect for wildlife, and foster the next generation of environmental stewards.
Constructed in 2011, Wildlands’ current Animal Care Facility has long served as the heart of our education program—providing a safe, enriching home for rescued wildlife that inspire thousands each year through hands-on conservation learning. These animals, unable to return to the wild, are ambassadors for nature, helping people of all ages, especially children, connect deeply with the natural world.
Wildlands is raising $200,000 to support this effort.
Support the care of our animal ambassadors with their new facility which will include:
- Spacious enclosures and areas to support enrichment and wellness
- Climate-controlled comfort and safety with dedicated spaces for mammals, reptiles, and birds of prey
- ADA-accessible features so volunteers and staff of all abilities can support animal care
MAKE A GIFT TODAY!
Your gift will support the construction of a new Animal Care Facility and provide essential resources—from enclosures and enrichment tools to daily nutrition—ensuring our animal ambassadors thrive.
Any funds raised above $200,000 will support the annual care of our education animal ambassadors.
Gifts of $10,000 or more provide special naming opportunities for the building, and gifts of $2,500 or more will be listed on the campaign page for the duration of the campaign. Naming opportunities are limited and subject to Wildlands’ naming policies. For more information, contact Elizabeth Dugan, Chief Advancement Officer, at edugan@wildlandspa.org.
A Community of Support
Wildlands Conservancy acknowledges the giving community for their support of our Animal Care Facility.
SANCTUARY VISIONARY
Patricia and Francis Waller
HABITAT FOUNDER
Brooke and Stuart Rogers
AMBASSADOR CHAMPIONS
The Petrozelli Family – Matt, Erika, Max, Emma
HABITAT STEWARD
FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE
SUPPORTER
Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hunsicker